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Follow the Clues

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read a story and predict words that make sense in replacing the nonsense words based on context clues. Students choose appropriate words that will match the meanings of the nonsense words.
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Super Summarizers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the process of summarization by creating an event map. They discuss the process of summarizing text, then silently read an article from "Time For Kids" magazine. Students observe the teacher create a map for the...
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Fun with Summarizing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice summarization by creating a story map. After reading Freckle Juice, students working in groups, create a story map of the main events of the story. Groups use their story maps to summarize a chapter of the story and...
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Remembering What We Read

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students discover strategies to help them better understand the stories they read. As a familiar story is read to the class, individuals practice answering basic questions about the main characters, settings, problems, etc. while...
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Vocabulary Building: 2 Consonant Rule

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this consonant rule vocabulary worksheet, students write the new words as "definition clues" are given by the teacher, unscramble the new words, and use words in sentences that show meaning. Worksheet has 4 sets of 7 words each, same...
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Vocabulary Building Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In these vocabulary building worksheets, students learn the vocabulary words by completing the four pages of activities that include definition clues, word scrambles, sentence writing, and timed readings.
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Simulation: Norse Scratchings

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover the meaning of a Norse runic message as they study a Vikings unit. In this Norse alphabet instructional activity, students decode a runic message as a part of a study about Vikings. Students earn the letters to decode...
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Homophones

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students draw a sketch of each homophone and write sentences with homophones in them. In this homophones lesson plan, students also match homophones in a picture form.
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Summing It Up Can Be Fun!!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe and demonstrate the process of summarizing text. As a class, they silently read an article about panda bears from "Ranger Rick" magazine and answer comprehension questions. They answer the five "W" questions, and write...
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Get ready, get set? READ!!!

For Teachers K - 5th
Students participate in reading exercises to improve speed, fluency, and comprehension. As a class, students practice reading skills to increase their speed and comprehension. Partners take turns competing in a reading race while reading...
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A Media Literacy Unit on "Turn Beauty Inside Out"

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students become aware of the importance of distinguishing between inner and outer beauty. They explore how the media's opinion of beauty is biased and should be evaluated rather than just accepted. Each student also assesses how the...
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The Cream Cake Mystery-Seeing Patterns

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read a rhyme together. They are asked to identify the first missing word of the rhyme. Students are asked if they agree with the word. They then use their mouse and select and place the remining words. Students read the...
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Vocabulary Building Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In these vocabulary building worksheets, students complete several activities to help them learn vocabulary words. Students use definition clues, word scramble, sentence writing, and timed reading activities to learn the vocabulary words.
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Vocabulary Building Activity

For Students 5th - 6th
In these vocabulary building worksheets, students learn how to identify and use the given vocabulary words using the definition clues. Students unscramble letters, write the words in sentences, and complete a timed reading of the words.
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Vocabulary Building Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In these vocabulary building worksheets, students complete several vocabulary activities that help them learn to identify, spell, and use the vocabulary words. Students use definition clues, word scrambles, sentence writing, and a timed...

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